Category Archives: Family and Friends

Thankful for Family

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

“Gratitude is the attitude that sets the altitude for living.” This is the very first “proverb” (“Jamesism”) I remember learning from James MacDonald when I visited Harvest Bible Chapel for the first time back in the 90’s. He was right then, and … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Norm Whitney

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Norman L. Whitney, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, surrounded by loving family. Norm was born July 16, 1941 in Newton, Massachusetts to Norman and Barbara (Collins) Whitney. He spent his childhood in New England. He loved sports … Continue reading →

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The road to the hospital was paved in traffic … and barf

Posted on October 27, 2008 by

I felt this rises to the level of needing a blog entry… John-John’s first appointment with the doctors at the International Adoption Clinic was today.  We had been working on scheduling it since before we went to the Philippines, so … Continue reading →

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Philippines Observation 3: The People

Posted on October 18, 2008 by

Part 3 of an eight part series on observations of the Philippines.  View the index of all eight entries. The people were the best part of the Philippines, by far.  Almost every person I met there was friendly and coureous, … Continue reading →

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Philippine Travel Log: Our Last Day in Manila

Posted on October 9, 2008 by

October 9th was dominated by one theme: preparing to return home.  We ate our classic breakfast buffet at the hotel, then headed over to the mall for sovenier shopping.  After being exposed to such great stores at the “new” mall … Continue reading →

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Philippine Travel Log: Death by Pink Laptop and Windows Vista

Posted on October 9, 2008 by

Before hitting the sack on Saturday, 9/27 (after arriving in Manila), I of course pulled all manner of electronic equipment out of my bag, and began setting up my command center in the room – as is my custom. Faith … Continue reading →

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Philippine Travel Log: Minor Disaster Averted

Posted on October 8, 2008 by

After dinner with our friends and a little shopping – particularly for our new-found fruity friend, the pummelo – we returned to the hotel.  It was getting close to bed time for John, but we still had time to play … Continue reading →

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